mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pink, Luster: Vitreous/waxy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal, Specific Gravity: 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pink, Luster: Vitreous/waxy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal, Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma rich in silica, often around 300 million to 1 billion years old.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry like beads and cabochons, as ornamental stone, in carvings, and for meditation/metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite. It is often called the 'stone of unconditional love.'
Field identification & locations
Identify by its translucent pink hue and lack of cleavage planes. Found globally in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA (South Dakota).
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